R: “Welp…here we are again. Hello, Brian.” He smiled, then frowned.
B: “I still have trouble processing hearing you say my name, honestly. It’s like a Teacher calling me out in class.” They both chuckled.
R: “Okay, a few folx have questions for you. Thanks again for doing this! Ready?”
B: “READY! Let’s do it!”
R: “What is the best and worst thing about your journey as a submissive?”
B: “The best thing is being able to explore the freedom of submission! Sounds weird as hell, I suppose. I’ll slow down. When I say freedom, I mean being able to serve with pleasure! I’m not worried about what others think anymore. I went through a LOT to get here! I’m not afraid of being hurt mentally, physically or emotionally. I love that after a wild day at work, I can shut it all out and enjoy serving. The worst thing was actually finding the one who freed me! The hustlers out there are relentless; even more so now! Searching with DISCERNMENT instead of desperation is a life changer!!! I desperately wanted a Domme! Unfortunately, when their actions don’t align with their words, it’s the worst. You end up trying harder to please someone who only sees you as sucker. And that, well, SUCKS!”
R: “Discernment instead of desperation…LOVE IT!”
B: “Society has been set up in such a way that men feel entitled to, well, EVERYTHING and ANYTHING we want! And when we decide we want to be a submissive, we figure it should be as simple as saying it, and BOOM, we get a Domme! The LOUD voice in our head that says, ‘Okay, we know what we want now! Let’s find it NOW!!! Offer yourself and let the fun begin!’ becomes desperation. The desperation gets worse the longer we search. The TINY SOFT VOICE we ignore that says, “You don’t know SHIT about this woman! Ask questions, jackass!” is our discernment. The key is to use discernment instead of surrendering to the desperation and THAT is easier said than done!”
R: “Ooooh…you went there!!! That’s something EVERY submissive struggles with! However, for men it’s worse because of the entitlement.”
B: “Exactly! Hopefully that answers the question.”
R: “Next question…Are you okay with spending money as part of your submission?”
B: “These questions aren’t fucking around! I figured it was like this…both of us are sharing space and time with each other. Her time is valuable and limited. Her attention and energy are precious. Her knowledge and experience is essential. When all of those things were available to me in a safe environment, I am absolutely okay with spending money! When dealing with a professional it’s required. This isn’t Pretty Woman in reverse. Falling in love isn’t the norm. We meet each other where we meet each other. That means where we search directly affects what we find. If social media is your source, be VERY cautious.”
R: “Some GEMS right there! Thank you! Last question today…What’s the safest way to put yourself out there?”
B: “Can’t answer that one for anyone else. As you know, I was very reckless in the beginning. I ended up at that horrible place being mistreated. Thought it was normal, the way it worked, so to speak. Then Domina swooped in and protected me. Never felt safe in that space before her. It taught me that if it doesn’t feel right, RUN. It also helped me realize that I had to clearly say what I needed, and if they weren’t listening, get the hell out of there. I learned about “interviews” (vetting.) After that, I fell back and focused on being more confident. I learned all I could about who I was, what I was, and why. ESPECIALLY why. And any bdsm space I found myself in, I watched. I learned the rules. I learned about the people. I watched how the rookies were treated. I watched how the Dominants carried themselves, interacted with submissives and their peers. And then came YOU!”
R: “Look at you, sweet as candy! Thanks for the insight, Brian.”
B: “My pleasure! Thank you and FTK for giving us a voice and listening!”
